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Hundreds of volunteers gathered April 7 outside the Rushford-Peterson School in Rushford, Minn., before commencing the search for missing Winona woman Madeline Kingsbury. The City of Winona Police Department along with Winona and Fillmore County Sheriff’s Offices organized mass searches for Kingsbury Friday, April 7, and Saturday, April 8. Volunteers gathered at Goodview Fire Dept. in Winona and R-P School before being bussed to search locations. (Photo courtesy Kristin Burdey)
Missing Winona woman considered ‘endangered’ Police ask public to check cameras for clues
The Fillmore County involuntary, suspicious and all Sheriff’s Office is seeking are concerned for her safety. information regarding the Search efforts are ongoing on “involuntary and suspicious” foot, in vehicles and by water. disappearance of a 26-year Additionally, Kingsbury’s old woman from Winona, sister spoke during the conferMinn., who was last seen the ence to share more about her morning of Friday, March sister and her children. Offi31, while dropping off her cials mentioned Kingsbury’s children (ages five and two) children are safe. at daycare and has not had The family of Madeline contact with family or friends Kingsbury has offered a since. $50,000 reward for informaMadeline Kingsbury did tion leading to her location. not show up to work for A new Facebook page “FindMayo Clinic that day, nor did ing Madeline Kingsbury” has she pick up her children from been created as a source for daycare that afternoon. Nuongoing search information merous calls and messages and coordination. from friends and family went Madeline Kingsbury, 26, of Winounanswered, reported to be na, Minn., was last seen March 31. Weekend search extremely out of character for Law enforcement is seeking infor- Local organizations are supKingsbury. mation regarding her disappear- porting search efforts across The Sheriff’s Office is con- ance, deemed “involuntary and counties as communities come ducting an investigation and suspicious.” together to locate Kingsbury. has canvassed several areas On Friday, April 7, and Satfor clues as to where Kingsbury mn.us to describe the area and urday, April 8, mass searches or her 2014 dark blue Chrys- method used to search. Search- were organized with hubs in ler Town and County minivan ing in pairs is encouraged and Goodview and Rushford, Minn. may have traveled. Focus has anything suspicious should not Nearly 2,000 volunteers turned been narrowed to the areas of be disturbed. Contact law en- out to search for Kingsbury, Winona, Wilson Township and forcement immediately to allow leading to a substantial amount Hillsdale Township in Winona them to investigate. of ground coverage in a short During a live update on amount of time. County, and eastern parts of Fillmore County including Nor- KTTC news, Winona Police Authorities Saturday anway Township, Preble Town- Chief Tom Williams said, “It is nounced the end of the large orship, northern Newburg Town- known that Kingsbury returned ganized search. The announceship, eastern Holt Township and to her home around 8:15 a.m. ment from the Winona Police A van similar to Kingsbury’s Department said, “As we develeastern Amherst Township. Video is sought from secu- van is believed to have been op new leads and new search arrity cameras, doorbell camer- spotted travelling County Road eas, teams of law enforcement as or trail cameras containing 12 and Highway 43 in Winona officers will do targeted searchfootage of a dark colored Town County, then southbound on es.” and Country minivan traveling Highway 43 through the eastern The search for Kingsbury through these areas between part of Fillmore County. Later, is not ending. Agents from the Friday, March 31, at 8 a.m. and the van travelled back toward Minnesota Bureau of CrimiWinona on Highway 43. This is nal Apprehension remain on Saturday, April 1, at 4 p.m. Officials ask property own- believed to have happened be- the ground with other agencies ers in these areas to search tween 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. standing by ready to assist. acreages, wooded property, March 31. They believe the van If anyone has noticed anyoutbuildings, vehicles and remained parked in Madeline’s thing suspicious or have video trails for signs someone passed driveway from 1:30 p.m. on footage to share, contact the that way, or for signs of a dis- that day.” Fillmore County Sheriff’s OfChief Williams said it is not fice at 507-765-3874 (Option1), turbance that may help find Kingsbury. Anyone who has believed Kingsbury travelled by or the Winona Police Departsearched an area should email foot from her home. Her phone, ment at 507-457-6302. Anonythe Fillmore County Sheriff’s jacket wallet and ID were found mous tips may be phoned in at Office at search@co.fillmore. in her residence. Officials be- 800-222-8477. lieve the disappearance to be
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Winneshiek Co. Fair Board teases Saturday night entertainment Plans are taking shape for the 2023 Winneshiek County Fair in July. The Fair Board recently announced that they have secured entertainment for Saturday night, July 15, to include Grandstand Main Feature John Michael Montgomery. Montgomery is a seven-time number one on the Billboard charts country music artist, with sev-
eral awards for his songs and vocals. Growing up in a musical home, Montgomery’s lifelong love affair with music began. He will bring his baritone voice and sing from the heart as the grand finale to the 2023 Winneshiek County Fair entertainment. Songs like “I Swear,” “I Love the Way You Love
Me” and “I Can Love You Like That” still resonate across the landscape, as he winds his way to Winneshiek County as part of his national tour. While the opening act Saturday is yet to be confirmed, Montgomery is joined by Friday night headliner Easton Corbin, with opening acts by Chad Brock and Jarrod Turner.
NEIQG ‘Seed Savers Challenge’ quilt exhibit on display April 15-24 headquarters outside Decorah. The NEIQG “Seed Savers Challenge” quilt exhibition will be on display daily April 15-24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at SSE’s Lillian Goldman Visitors Center located at 3074 North Winn Road near Decorah. The exhibition is free of charge; the quilts are not for sale at this time. The exhibit will showcase 26 quilts varying in size from 12” x 12” to 72” x 81” – all made
Each year the Seed Savers Exchange (SSE) catalog inspires gardeners nationwide to grow and save hundreds of unique, open-pollinated vegetable, herb and flower varieties. In 2022, the SSE catalog inspired a different but every bit as creative group — the NorthEast Iowa Quilters’ Guild (NEIQG). This April the public is invited to view the results of that inspiration at Heritage Farm, SSE’s
in 2022 as part of the NEIQG’s Seed Savers Exchange challenge project. Each participant chose a photo from the 2021 SSE catalog as inspiration; entries could be based on color or shape and be as literal or abstract as the quilter wished. The exhibition will also travel to the Minnesota Quilters State Show in St. Cloud, Minn., in June 2023.
Lanesboro Christmas Inn Tour gives back Community helps the people of Ukraine Innkeepers of Lanesboro, Minn., strive to take care of their guests with warm hospitality, spotless rooms and delicious breakfasts. Recently, a group of innkeepers also assisted in caring for Ukrainian refugees. A portion of each ticket sold from the Dec. 4, 2022, Lanesboro Christmas Inn Tour, totaling $1,000, was donated to Alight (wearealight.org), a Minnesota-based humanitarian aid and disaster
relief organization. Early in the planning, the innkeepers agreed to continue their tradition of benefiting those in need. In 2022, various Lanesboro organizations donated over $12,000 to Ukrainian aid, so it made sense to support this mission again. Seven inns (Scandinavian Inn, Cottage House Inn, Stone Mill Hotel and Suites, Grandma’s, Anna V’s B and B, Root River Inn and Suites and
the James A. Thompson House B and B) opened their doors for the December tour, which featured local artists and authors, live music, festive decor and treats. The Lanesboro innkeepers are grateful for tour attendees who made this gift to Alight possible. With this contribution, the total Ukrainian relief donation from Lanesboro organizations to now over $13,000.
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